This is an updated version of the original video with new games included but also some changes. The reason? Arika, developer of the TGM_series, is VERY strict about how their games are presented and expert Tetris player, Zach Amador, was kind enough to bring this to our attention. The video has been updated with all the necessary changes and now features proper footage captured from original arcade hardware! Sorry for the confusion but we wanted to make sure everything was to the letter!
@@manuel0578 Sure thing! Starting at around 26:28, I've included all new Grand Master footage being played by a super skilled player using real arcade hardware. The game right after that was previously Tetris 4D in the first video but NOW I've also included Capcom's Magical Tetris Challenge (which is gorgeous). I also have new footage for TGM2 and 3 from real arcade hardware AND footage of TGM Ace for Xbox 360 as well. Plus I also made a few tweaks to the presentation here and there fixing a couple flaws in the original and rewrote a couple minor things in there.
the lock delay in cardcaptor sakura tetris is only long because you aren't pressing down to lock the pieces, with the tgm-style sonic drop mechanics you press up to make the piece drop to the bottom of the field, then down to actually lock it. this allows for fluidly moving a joystick from up, to left or right, to down to tuck pieces underneath an overhang
Puyo Puyo Tetris got absolutely snubbed again! Oh DF, this is an excellent video, but I can't help be a little disappointed that one of the most charming and popular titles was consigned to such a short clip in the "Yeah yeah, other 2010s Tetris titles" section.
John Linneman perhaps a Bonus, shorter DF Retro could cover it? It’d be fun to see a couple of the worst iterations of Tetris as well, just for kicks. Love your work!
What a fantastic journey through the history and evolution of a timeless classic. Thanks for taking us along John! Tengen Tetris was the one I actually played the most as a kid on a Pegasus - a FamiCom clone.
I love when you make videos like these, John! 49+ minutes of the history of Tetris? Yes, please! And I love your enthusiasm for Tetris (Effect), Sonic (Mania), and Mega Man (11). I'm one of those classic gamers, too, and I'm right there with you!
I think the fact that you guys willingly post retractions/updates to videos shows a very high level of professionalism, it makes me respect this channel even more. Great video!
I love this content. This is glorious. Who else would go into such depths like this, expending all of their effort on tracking down the full range of Tetris games?
The New Tetris had the coolest soundtrack ever. As a kid, that fusion of drum-and-bass and world music was something I'd never heard before, and heavily influenced my current tastes. I'd kill for a re-release, just to have those sick beats and acoustic instrumentals remastered.
To this day my favorite Tetris version is still Tetris Party (Deluxe) on the Wii. It has so many modes and options, simple but slick design, plays perfectly and it is the one and only when it comes to tetris multiplayer. So many possibilities for customization.
I strongly agree Tetris effect is by far the best Tetris game out there and I've been playing since the Gameboy days I poured 100+ hours into the Tetris effect and I'm not ashamed to say it either
What an incredible video! Tetris for the game boy was my first experience with Tetris and it’s exciting to know that I’m not the only one who felt that this was the best version out there. Tetris for the Nintendo DS was another great release that I thoroughly enjoyed. John I absolutely love how you put this video together and I look forward to more in the future. Keep up the great work!
@digitalfoundry Hey John, sorry to break it to you, but the updated version of the video still contains the same misinformation about the common NES release. You still claim that it has only single direction rotation, but that is not true. You can rotate the pieces in both directions. A-button for counter-clockwise, B-button for clockwise rotation. Again: This version is considered one of the best and it is still in use for the official Classic Tetris World Championship.
@@PookaBot The "official" Nintendo version from 1989. The one with the simple Tetris-bricks around the playfield. Look up "Classic Tetris World Championship" here on TH-cam in order to see that it is still used today.
Ah okay. Yeah back in the day Nintendo got the Tengen (Atari) version blocked because it was unlicensed. But it was widely considered the far superior version. Though maybe the official version aged better or is more widely available.
@@Poever Multiplayer in Tetris was only an afterthought, and while it is fun, its not the main reason for playing tetris. Tetris Championships are not played in multiplayer mode, either, but in a score battle. That should say enough.
i wish df retro was a seperate channel to be honest as much as i've enjoyed playing the odd other one, the retro ones have more to say i think because it's in retrospect anyway thanks for the video
I've programmed my own version of Tetris at some point. One of the most fun things about it was actually researching all those Tetris guidelines and making sure the game sticks to them as much as possible. Up that point, I didn't even know how much cleverness goes into a Tetris game nowadays. It's was a great learning experience. Anyways, this was a great and very entertaining video! Really makes me want to play the Tetris Effect.
I grew up on Magical Tetris Challenge. Sure it had an esoteric spin method, but its method of versus (sending pentominoes, countering with 2x2-5x5 squares, and mega huge pieces as overflow penalty) is such a unique and clever take that I’m surprised hasn’t shown up again (at least until Connected bosses start flinging pentominos and broken pieces at you)
My very first Tetris game was the original Tetris for the Game Boy back in '89. I remember how much fun I had with that game. And my favorite Tetris game of all time is Tetris DS. I loved the different Nintendo themes and new modes. That version of Tetris was fantastic! I'm glad to see it made your top list. I'll look forward to trying Tetris Effect sometime soon hopefully.
They pretty much glossed over the last few years of Tetris in this video to get to Tetris Effect. I agree they left out some great games. The EA Tetris game on PS3 was one of the best. Puyo Puyo Tetris was also a great game. Not sure why those weren’t important to touch on when not very many people in the west have even heard of Tetris: The Grand Master.
Really just a time issue. I did have 10 minutes to add in Magical Tetris Challenge but, for a lot of the later games, I basically ran out of time. I put this whole video together in just two days originally and was kind of burnt out by the end. Maybe I"ll do a Puyo Puyo video some day and include it?
Very comprehensive. Wasn't aware there was THAT many Tetris games. Was never a Tetris fan myself but good video. Quick note: Magical Tetris Challenge essentially borrows the whole 'drop on rival' element from Puyo Puyo so perhaps not that original.
Tetris as a Playstation Mini title for PSP/PS3 was one of the very best, and not even mentioned. Cascade, Flood, Laser and many other modes were created as well. Playstation 3 also seen a "Tetris" which included a shared play field unique to the game and had all of the great cascade, laser and freeze modes as well.
Tetris Effect is amazing looking, still wish it had mutliplayer, especially local multiplayer. I understand that it wouldn't be the same experience visually, but Tetris at it's core can be a great local multiplayer experience.
I was kinda put out by how little Tetris Worlds was discussed, but that might be because I'm an unreasonably huge fan of that game. It's on 5 different systems, with essentially 3 different versions existing. Other than it's place in Tetris history by laying out many of the guidelines officially, it is also a remarkably strange game. A story, multiple gamemodes based on older Tetris games and ripoffs, a unique soundtrack, character creation, and level backgrounds that evolve as you progress in each mode's "world."
MunkeyChips I doubt John expected you too. He had to reupload it, or the original might’ve been taken down for not showing Tetris footage properly. But he got the view on the original, that adds to his channel stats enough. I haven’t watched this new remake until just now, and it’s really not worth rewatching immediately for the extra content, but it’s a nice bonus when you rewatch it for fun.
So glad New Tetris on the N64 got recognition as it's still my personal favourite Tetris ever. The price of Tetris Effect is a little rich for me right now, but that's just my personal opinion, but as soon as it drops in price I'll be there. Rez Infinite and now Tetris Effect, my senses are not ready!
11:50 "It also helped make this song".. I said YES!!! "...rather popular.." DO IT!!! *hears Tetris theme* "YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!"
I do think Tetris Attack should have been mentioned. Many non Tetris games were mentioned here and that should have been mentioned too. Apart from that obvious (to most) oversight, it's a great video, well done.
Oh man, Tetris, such a great puzzle solving game. My favorite version is The New Tetris on the Nintendo 64. I really wanna try out Tetris DS since I do have a Nintendo DS. The only portable version of Tetris I have is Tetris Axis on the Nintendo 3DS, which is a good portable Tetris game.
"TGM series" Oh yeee! Now I wonder if Tetrisphere will be mentio- "Tetrisphere" *YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH*
Who else is here after watching the Tetris 2023 movie and wanting a proper behind the scenes that John Linneman & Digital Foundry only know how to do how! 😁
This is an updated version of the original video with new games included but also some changes. The reason? Arika, developer of the TGM_series, is VERY strict about how their games are presented and expert Tetris player, Zach Amador, was kind enough to bring this to our attention. The video has been updated with all the necessary changes and now features proper footage captured from original arcade hardware! Sorry for the confusion but we wanted to make sure everything was to the letter!
You are too good to us!!!
Can you please tell what you changed and added exactly? I don’t want to watch an hour long video again that I already watched
@@manuel0578 This. Please let us know what is new pretty please.
@@manuel0578 Sure thing! Starting at around 26:28, I've included all new Grand Master footage being played by a super skilled player using real arcade hardware. The game right after that was previously Tetris 4D in the first video but NOW I've also included Capcom's Magical Tetris Challenge (which is gorgeous). I also have new footage for TGM2 and 3 from real arcade hardware AND footage of TGM Ace for Xbox 360 as well. Plus I also made a few tweaks to the presentation here and there fixing a couple flaws in the original and rewrote a couple minor things in there.
Im gonna watch it again! I hope they didn't give you too much crap though.
Ugh. A week-one patch? Remember when TH-cam videos would just come out and be done on launch day?
I look at it more like free dlc!
haha
At least theres no compilation stutter.
the lock delay in cardcaptor sakura tetris is only long because you aren't pressing down to lock the pieces, with the tgm-style sonic drop mechanics you press up to make the piece drop to the bottom of the field, then down to actually lock it. this allows for fluidly moving a joystick from up, to left or right, to down to tuck pieces underneath an overhang
The original upload was already one of your greatest achievements on this channel. Wow.
Absolutely amazing work as usual. I love those retro "documentaries". Thanks for 50 min of pure happiness.
DF Retro is one of my favorite things on the internet and I eagerly look forward to the next episode.! : ) Thank you for all your hard work John!
Puyo Puyo Tetris got absolutely snubbed again! Oh DF, this is an excellent video, but I can't help be a little disappointed that one of the most charming and popular titles was consigned to such a short clip in the "Yeah yeah, other 2010s Tetris titles" section.
I know, I know! Apologies! Puyo Puyo Tetris IS amazing indeed. If I did a version 3.0, I would have included that too!
John Linneman perhaps a Bonus, shorter DF Retro could cover it? It’d be fun to see a couple of the worst iterations of Tetris as well, just for kicks.
Love your work!
@@dark1x clearly it's being saved for a Puyo Puyo retrospective... right?
@@dark1x I was certain it would make into the top 3... that game is so much fun with friends
Puyo Puyo is the climax of the Tetris era
This video is remarkable. Walking through an entire history of this long established video game is a great journey. Thank you.
John pls
What a fantastic journey through the history and evolution of a timeless classic. Thanks for taking us along John!
Tengen Tetris was the one I actually played the most as a kid on a Pegasus - a FamiCom clone.
I love when you make videos like these, John! 49+ minutes of the history of Tetris? Yes, please! And I love your enthusiasm for Tetris (Effect), Sonic (Mania), and Mega Man (11). I'm one of those classic gamers, too, and I'm right there with you!
Knew I should've waited for the GOTY edition. Oh, well, totally worth another watch - thanks, John!
This is criminally under-viewed, even if it had a day one re-release. Fantastic work as always John! Happy New Year to everybody at Digital Foundry!
How can you make a better Tetris video than the previous already excellent one?
John: hold my beer
This video is honestly good enough to watch twice.
Boom tetris for Digital Foundry
Obviously great effort spent to produce this video. Very well appreciated. Thanks DF.
Finally got around watching this, amazing video 👍 the amount of love you have for video games really shows in these videos
I think the fact that you guys willingly post retractions/updates to videos shows a very high level of professionalism, it makes me respect this channel even more. Great video!
John, you are spoiling us here.
8:21 I was expecting you to say
"Of course this version also features a selection of colorful Iguanas"
I love this content. This is glorious. Who else would go into such depths like this, expending all of their effort on tracking down the full range of Tetris games?
This video is a piece of art. Thanks John
The New Tetris had the coolest soundtrack ever.
As a kid, that fusion of drum-and-bass and world music was something I'd never heard before,
and heavily influenced my current tastes. I'd kill for a re-release, just to have those sick beats and acoustic instrumentals remastered.
To this day my favorite Tetris version is still Tetris Party (Deluxe) on the Wii. It has so many modes and options, simple but slick design, plays perfectly and it is the one and only when it comes to tetris multiplayer. So many possibilities for customization.
Reckez yes, amazing game. You can also get two friends and then the three of you can try and fail to beat the CPU on maximum difficulty. Hilarious!
I strongly agree Tetris effect is by far the best Tetris game out there and I've been playing since the Gameboy days I poured 100+ hours into the Tetris effect and I'm not ashamed to say it either
I am considering watching again 🤣
What an incredible video! Tetris for the game boy was my first experience with Tetris and it’s exciting to know that I’m not the only one who felt that this was the best version out there. Tetris for the Nintendo DS was another great release that I thoroughly enjoyed. John I absolutely love how you put this video together and I look forward to more in the future. Keep up the great work!
Tetris DS is my all time favorite. I think it's also one of the first Tetris games with online multiplayer, and it was really good.
Not that the original video was bad, but a Super Alpha Gold Turbo Arcade Champion Edition version is always welcome! Great work John :)
My favourite game in the series was 'The New Tetris' on N64. Introduced the concept of squares which i love without really changing anything.
Tetris Effect is the perfect game and this is the perfect video!
Great job as always, John!
The quality of this upload is beautiful, you did a remarkable job. Can’t wait for the next DF Retro!!!
@digitalfoundry Hey John, sorry to break it to you, but the updated version of the video still contains the same misinformation about the common NES release. You still claim that it has only single direction rotation, but that is not true. You can rotate the pieces in both directions. A-button for counter-clockwise, B-button for clockwise rotation. Again: This version is considered one of the best and it is still in use for the official Classic Tetris World Championship.
Which NES version? I remember the Tengen version getting a lot of praise over the Nintendo release.
@@PookaBot The "official" Nintendo version from 1989. The one with the simple Tetris-bricks around the playfield. Look up "Classic Tetris World Championship" here on TH-cam in order to see that it is still used today.
Ah okay. Yeah back in the day Nintendo got the Tengen (Atari) version blocked because it was unlicensed. But it was widely considered the far superior version. Though maybe the official version aged better or is more widely available.
How can it be a “best” version if it lacks multiplayer?
@@Poever Multiplayer in Tetris was only an afterthought, and while it is fun, its not the main reason for playing tetris. Tetris Championships are not played in multiplayer mode, either, but in a score battle. That should say enough.
i wish df retro was a seperate channel to be honest
as much as i've enjoyed playing the odd other one, the retro ones have more to say i think because it's in retrospect
anyway thanks for the video
Gonna watch the whole thing again!
Drinking game: Take a shot every time he says Tetris.
Anyone hear remember the Tetris LCD handhelds you'd find at Walgreens and other pharmaceutical stores? They were kinda like the Tiger handhelds.
videos like these are why I love this channel
Damn you Jon for convincing me to get a PSVR.
Think of the VR in this game as headphones for your eyes. Fantastic experience. Worth buying PSVR for.
Wonderful opening, wonderful video. :D
I've programmed my own version of Tetris at some point. One of the most fun things about it was actually researching all those Tetris guidelines and making sure the game sticks to them as much as possible. Up that point, I didn't even know how much cleverness goes into a Tetris game nowadays. It's was a great learning experience.
Anyways, this was a great and very entertaining video! Really makes me want to play the Tetris Effect.
I'm glad Tetris DS is on here. That's an early DS game.
Just letting you know, Jon brings up Magical Tetris Challenge
This still remains one of my favorite DF videos.
Aww, which game introduced the T-Spin bonus? That's important detail in Tetris gameplay history
Yay! Magical tetris represent!
I grew up on Magical Tetris Challenge. Sure it had an esoteric spin method, but its method of versus (sending pentominoes, countering with 2x2-5x5 squares, and mega huge pieces as overflow penalty) is such a unique and clever take that I’m surprised hasn’t shown up again (at least until Connected bosses start flinging pentominos and broken pieces at you)
i sure do love the DF videos... but the RETRO is just too damn good. ur hard work shows man
My very first Tetris game was the original Tetris for the Game Boy back in '89. I remember how much fun I had with that game. And my favorite Tetris game of all time is Tetris DS. I loved the different Nintendo themes and new modes. That version of Tetris was fantastic! I'm glad to see it made your top list. I'll look forward to trying Tetris Effect sometime soon hopefully.
Loved the video and the b roll
It's a shame this video lost about 30k views due to the reupload.Great work John!
Hmmm why no mention of SEGAs "Puyo Puyo Tetris"?
Still?!
They didn't really add something to the Tetris Formula they just combined it with PuyoPuyo .
They pretty much glossed over the last few years of Tetris in this video to get to Tetris Effect. I agree they left out some great games. The EA Tetris game on PS3 was one of the best. Puyo Puyo Tetris was also a great game. Not sure why those weren’t important to touch on when not very many people in the west have even heard of Tetris: The Grand Master.
@@Alpenmilch puyo puyo Tetris had plenty of unique modes added that could have easily been commentated on like the other games that were discussed.
Really just a time issue. I did have 10 minutes to add in Magical Tetris Challenge but, for a lot of the later games, I basically ran out of time. I put this whole video together in just two days originally and was kind of burnt out by the end. Maybe I"ll do a Puyo Puyo video some day and include it?
love the Saturn start up sound
Very comprehensive. Wasn't aware there was THAT many Tetris games. Was never a Tetris fan myself but good video. Quick note: Magical Tetris Challenge essentially borrows the whole 'drop on rival' element from Puyo Puyo so perhaps not that original.
There's absolutely no reason not to watch it again
Tetris as a Playstation Mini title for PSP/PS3 was one of the very best, and not even mentioned. Cascade, Flood, Laser and many other modes were created as well. Playstation 3 also seen a "Tetris" which included a shared play field unique to the game and had all of the great cascade, laser and freeze modes as well.
lmao i LITERALLY just finished watching the original
Same.
Anybody else here after Jacob's video?
Tetris Effect is amazing looking, still wish it had mutliplayer, especially local multiplayer. I understand that it wouldn't be the same experience visually, but Tetris at it's core can be a great local multiplayer experience.
I came here, 2 years later, to let you know that they managed to translate the Tetris Effect experience to multiplayer.
@@franciscodelico Yep and it's awesome! Couch play is important!
I was kinda put out by how little Tetris Worlds was discussed, but that might be because I'm an unreasonably huge fan of that game. It's on 5 different systems, with essentially 3 different versions existing. Other than it's place in Tetris history by laying out many of the guidelines officially, it is also a remarkably strange game. A story, multiple gamemodes based on older Tetris games and ripoffs, a unique soundtrack, character creation, and level backgrounds that evolve as you progress in each mode's "world."
Great video 👍
I enjoyed the first upload, but really, I can't sit through it again just for 4 more minutes of content. Cheers.
MunkeyChips I doubt John expected you too. He had to reupload it, or the original might’ve been taken down for not showing Tetris footage properly. But he got the view on the original, that adds to his channel stats enough.
I haven’t watched this new remake until just now, and it’s really not worth rewatching immediately for the extra content, but it’s a nice bonus when you rewatch it for fun.
Since this video came out, I've spent WAYYY too much time on Tetris Classic on Android. Thanks DF.
Time for another update for Tetris 99?
I didn't had the time to watch the first video, but I'll be sure to watch this one.
Tengen Tetris for NES still my favorite.
Yeah! More games!
So glad New Tetris on the N64 got recognition as it's still my personal favourite Tetris ever. The price of Tetris Effect is a little rich for me right now, but that's just my personal opinion, but as soon as it drops in price I'll be there. Rez Infinite and now Tetris Effect, my senses are not ready!
anyone remember tetrips? it was a pc game that simulated Psychadellic Tetris play. it was quite amazing back in the day. definitely check it out
11:50
"It also helped make this song"..
I said YES!!!
"...rather popular.."
DO IT!!!
*hears Tetris theme*
"YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!"
Dangit, and I just got around to watching the original today. grr. Lol. Thanks for your hard work though, John!
What about Tetrinet? I used to play that with people online back in the early 2000s!
Worth it just to see there's a Sakura Tetris.
What happened to Tetris 2 on SNES?
I do think Tetris Attack should have been mentioned. Many non Tetris games were mentioned here and that should have been mentioned too.
Apart from that obvious (to most) oversight, it's a great video, well done.
Oh man, Tetris, such a great puzzle solving game. My favorite version is The New Tetris on the Nintendo 64.
I really wanna try out Tetris DS since I do have a Nintendo DS. The only portable version of Tetris I have is Tetris Axis on the Nintendo 3DS, which is a good portable Tetris game.
"TGM series" Oh yeee!
Now I wonder if Tetrisphere will be mentio-
"Tetrisphere"
*YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH*
The N64 game, The NEW TETRIS, was and still is one of the best versions with the addition to being able to make mega blocks for competitive vs mode.
you really missed the new type loop in v tetris for virtual boy?
Yet again Sony has done it. They brought another classic back to life!!!
I remember an adult Tetris game on Windows in mid 90s where instead of blocks you had to fit nacked couples. Probably an unlicensed game
"Probably".
You never mentioned blockout (proper 3d Tetris) or Tetris attack
Please try to avoid the vertical blurring effect next time.
Next vid should be on how Tetris evolved to other great games like my favorite Sega Baku Baku.
tfw you just spent 49 minutes watching footage of essentially the same game.
2hours of Tetris in a week
Who else is here after watching the Tetris 2023 movie and wanting a proper behind the scenes that John Linneman & Digital Foundry only know how to do how! 😁
It looks so cool in PSVR!
"Care for a little anime with your Tet-" SOLD!!!!!
Cam I just love the way John says ‘anime’, it’s totally adorable.
Nice Thanks for this Nice Video and yeah now i will get Tetris Effect for Sure 😁😍🤘
In the future, please do not use that bluring effect when switching between game scenes. It really strains the eyes.
the thing about Sakura Tetris about lock delay is funny because that isn't exclusive to Sakura it's in literally every TGM game
I think that Tetris Axis on the 3ds is another great portable version of tetris
How could you forget to mention zone mode, where you freeze time to build up as many lines as possible?!
Tetris Evolution on the 360?
Really disappointed you didn't include the MS-DOS game Sextris.
No love for Child of Eden?
The N64 Tetris games were so good. That console had some amazing games, too bad it tends to get forgotten by Nintendo and gamers alike sometimes...